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ESPN sideline reporter apologizes after TV debut mocked online

Monday night's matchup between the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers quickly became less about the football and more about the commentators.

The game was already set to make history from on the field and the broadcast. Two African American coaches were making their debuts on the same night, while the telecast featured Beth Mowins, the first woman to call a regular season NFL game in 30 years, and infamous coach Rex Ryan in the booth.

But it was young sideline reporter Sergio Dipp who captured the audience's attention.

In a video posted to his Twitter account Tuesday morning, 29-year-old Dipp addressed the controversy behind his analysis of Coach Joseph. Dipp, who was born in Mexico, said he wanted to "show some respect" to the two minority head coaches as a minority himself.

He also noted the importance of the game being played on September 11 and made clear that he "meant no disrespect" on "the most heartfelt day in this great country."

You can hear more of Dipp's comments in the video below:

It's unclear if Dipp will have another opportunity as a sideline reporter for the NFL.